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It's easy to underestimate how important philanthropy is to clients.

Wealth managers and financial advisors are using the iPad more than professionals in any other industry. Here’s a closer look at how and why. Also see: 11 Essential Tech Tools for Advisors 10 Must-Have Mobile Apps for Financial Advisors 10 Online Tools Advisors Can’t Live Without 10 Critical Social Media Tips for Advisors

Gaining access to the treasure and collectibles market is easier now than ever. Rather than investing in collectibles like art, many are investing in their passions, like automobiles, wine and even furniture. Research by Barclays and Ledbury Research takes a deeper look into these "treasure trends." Also see: 6 Simple (But Important) ETF Trading Tips 10 Gigantic Mistakes That Can Cripple Your Clients’ ETF Portfolios 10 Undervalued, Dividend-Paying Stocks 10 Dividend-Paying Stocks Your Clients Will Want

Commission revenue, mutual fund revenue and securities revenue are critical for broker-dealers. Who are the top dogs?

For advisors and investors dying for better yields and greater investment flexibility, these seven dividend-focused ETFs could be worth a second look. Also see: 6 Simple (But Important) ETF Trading Tips 10 Gigantic Mistakes That Can Cripple Your Clients’ ETF Portfolios 10 Undervalued, Dividend-Paying Stocks 10 Dividend-Paying Stocks Your Clients Will Want

Only 16% of financial advisors are using social media to market their services. Here are seven baby steps any wealth manager can take to get started. Also see: 10 Online Tools Advisors Can’t Live Without 7 Facebook Basics for Financial Advisors 9 Steps to Grow Your AUM With LinkedIn 10 Critical Social Media Tips for Advisors 10 Steps to Twitter Success for Financial Advisors

Looking for some new (and free) online tools to compare your performance to other advisors or to reach out to new clients? Here’s a good place to start. Also see: 9 Steps to Grow Your AUM With LinkedIn 7 Facebook Basics for Financial Advisors 10 Critical Social Media Tips for Advisors 10 Steps to Twitter Success for Financial Advisors

As Baby Boomers continue to age, demand for retirement income distribution specialists will soar. Here’s how advisors can market themselves to this huge clientele. Also see: 10 Easy, Actionable Marketing Tips For Advisors 7 Marketing Tips Used by Elite Financial Advisors 9 Marketing Tips for Retirement Plan Advisors and TPAs 10 Critical Social Media Tips for Advisors Chicken and Egg: How to Grow Your RIA Practice From Scratch

Snapshots from TD Ameritrade Institutional's 2012 Elite Summit in Laguna Beach, Calif.

For breakaway brokers, looking to grow and succeed in a competitive market can be hard, but according to Mindy Diamond, one of the industry's top recruiters, these firms allow advisors to maintain their independence and remain part of a team.